Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Cairo is one hour behind Jeddah and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 313 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
Your JED to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport to choose from. When planning your Cairo journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of Egypt:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Alexandria Airlines on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating JED to CAI flights. An impressive 86.68% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between JED and CAI:
Mubarak International Airport
Luxor International Airport
Aswan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
R 1,646 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,914. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from JED to CAI, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that depart JED arrive at their destination without delay.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to JED:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're coming in on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JED to CAI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.